via MTVMarc Malkin is reporting that both Tommy Lee and Kid Rock have confirmed to attend the launch party at Vice in Hollywood for Financially Hung on Thursday. The organizers said that Tommy Lee confirmed he is still going, but they have not heard back from Kid Rock’s people yet. I hope Kid goes because I want to see more “white on white violence” as Jamie Foxx put it.

Blabbermouth is reporting that Gilby Clarke has left Rock Star Supernova. No reason was given for his departure, but they are speculating that it could be because of the failure of the group. With his departure that leaves Tommy Lee and Lukas Rossi because Jason Newsted had to bow out of the tour (yes they did one) because he hurt himself trying to catch a fish.

Lukas Rossi did an interview with ET Canada and did not confirm Clarke's departure, but he said "there will be a name change… the best is yet to come!" He also said he is working on lyrics for a new album, but with the last album selling less than 56,000 copies will he have a label to release the album with?

Now back to Gilby Clarke, I think there are much better things waiting for him!

If you have been following the saga of Rock Star Supernova (the group, not necessarily the TV show), you probably heard that just after they had solved the knotty problem of being sued over their intended name, Supernova, they suffered another blow. Well, actually, the blow was suffered by ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, who was sidelined after a piece of equipment fell on him and required surgery in both shoulders. With an album out Nov. 21 and a tour beginning New Year’s Eve, the band was forced to find a substitute until Newsted recovers. That sub: Johnny Colt, who was with the Black Crowes in their early days.

Rock Star Supernova have suffered a major setback with the loss of bassist Jason Newsted. The former Metallica member is scheduled for immediate surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and a rotator cuff and bicep tear in the right. Newsted suffered the injuries while trying to catch his 90-pound bass head that had fallen from his amp. The surgery and rehab could have him sidelined for up to nine months. "I’m freaking out," says Newsted, "My heart was set on finally getting on the road with these guys, but my main focus now is to build myself back to 100%. The stage is set for the band, I wish them the best of luck."